Disability and neurodiversity
On this page you will find learning resources to help you increase your knowledge and awareness of disability, long term conditions and neurodiversity in the workplace.
Resources
Under the Equality Act 2010 disability means you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities.
eLearning
Follow the links below to access the available eLearning resources
Videos
This webinar from April 2024 provides an overview of neurodiversity and experiences of medical trainees. Relevant to a wide audience, it includes findings from a 2023 survey showing the prevalence of neurodivergence and mental health difficulties of doctors in training, and information about supporting neurodivergent doctors in training.
From the NES annual conference 2024, This seminar is relevant and applicable to a wide audience. It introduces learners to definitions and language, neurodivergent conditions and common traits and how to support trainees.
Business Disability Forum
Through NHS Scotland membership, anyone with an nhs.scot email address can sign up to and access a range of resources to support disability inclusive workplaces.
Register for free on the Business Disability Forum website to access toolkits, condition specific briefings, staff networks and the advice line.
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Business Disability Forum workshop session on reasonable adjustments. Aimed at line managers and supervisors across health and social care.
Follow the links below to access different toolkits available on the BDF website:
